Sky House Concert Series

In the inaugural concert series of 2017, the Sky House (21 Deer Ridge Road) will weave together social justice and intimate listening environment shows featuring artists from around the United States.

These public concerts and mini-workshops are an open invitation to Jefferson County residents to build community, get involved with local social justice initiatives, and enjoy intricate music in an intimate listening environment.

For all shows doors will open at 5:30 pm with a potluck and social justice focused workshop followed by music at 7:00 pm. Workshops will vary, including writing letters to Water Protectors who have been incarcerated at Standing Rock, talking about Inherent Racial Bias, discussions with local leaders, Herbal Medicine Making, Know Your Rights role playing, and more. Each workshop will be posted on www.abakismusic.com/shows prior to the event.

Abakis creates collaborative music that bridges new and old worlds: a delicate blend of classic soul led by powerhouse vocals and Kottke-style fingerpicking guitar. Her songs sway with soulful folk and country swing, blending these together with elements of jazz and funk.

Ali performs original acoustic folk music, as well as songs from U.S. folk traditions, and incorporates historical and sociopolitical commentary into her shows. Her music is personal and also political, and explores the intersections of personal stories with larger histories.

Since 2015 Strong Sun Moon, which began as a duo with Camelia Jade and Mike Antone has evolved into a 5-piece ensemble. These multi-instrumentalists create original pieces which draw upon their ancestry and cultural influences from the Pacific Northwest, to the Black Sea and South America.